Electronic Control System Design & Implementation

You probably find yourself with the pressing need to upgrade the electronic controls on your mobile hydraulic machine. But you don’t have the internal expertise to do the engineering, design, and programming. This is a huge problem! Eventually, even some of the larger OEMs realize that it is best to hire someone who has this expertise to do this work for you.

You and your integration partners will need to incorporate a complete system approach to upgrading your machine. This will require a lot of work by professionals that have a lot of experience implementing these systems on mobile equipment. But the long-term advantages will pay for these improvements for years to come. Download our guide below to get started.

For Mobile and Industrial Equipment

Efficiency, ease of operation, dependability, and repeatability are all a part of our control design philosophy. Our controls engineers are experienced in programming, integrating Tier 4 engine applications, and applying CANBus controls and developing custom HMI screens that make your mobile machines easier to operate and troubleshoot. We also design and supply custom panels with custom enclosures that fit into your machine's design and custom wiring harnesses to ease assembly and prevent wiring errors.

Vehicle Electrification

Vehicle electrification means converting a vehicle with a standard engine and drivetrain with hydraulic drive functions into a full electric vehicle or some form of hybrid version. With features like immediate torque and silent operation, coupled with premium performance and efficiency, electrification offers high productivity while lowing fuel and maintenance costs. Benefits of Electrification:

Improved Power Efficiency/Reduced Fuel Consumption

Noise Reduction

Lower Operating Costs

Emissions Reduction

Regenerative Braking

Public Perception

Ease of Use

Simple and Safe

Advanced Diagnostics and Telematics

Troubleshooting a vehicle with electronics can be challenging and costly for your vehicle operators and service department. Our team of mobile hydraulic control specialists have developed several methods for diagnosing problems on your vehicle to help reduce downtime and reduce costs.

Custom display development offers local monitoring with advanced diagnostics with sophisticated I/O status indicators, fault condition icons, and CAN network health. Data logging can capture machine events with date and time stamp for evaluation.

Remote monitoring is also possible using a CAN to GSM radio modem to transfer data to and from the vehicle controller either in real time or for storage for later transmission to a server. If a Wi-Fi connection is available, the vehicle data can send data through a router to the cloud for storage. Local connectivity is also available through Bluetooth using a laptop or Android phone application.

Download the Electronic Controls Startup Guide for Mobile OEMs

Electronic Controls 101: A Startup Guide for Mobile OEMs

Having worked closely with small and medium sized OEMs for the past 10 years on mobile controls systems, we really do understand how it feels to be under both pricing and scheduling pressure. We want all of our customers to understand exactly what they are getting from a custom designed mobile controls system order so that they are fully satisfied with all of the work put into making their system the best it can be.

Mobile Hydraulics & Controls Integration Blog Posts

Most on-road and off-road mobile vehicles use a mechanical system boosted by hydraulic power for the mechanics of steering. The mechanical system is usually made up of a Rack-And-Pinion or Worm-And-Sector steering gear that is physically connected to a steering wheel. When the steering wheel is rotated, this mechanical system also turns. These mechanical systems, in turn, drive a pitman arm that physically turns the wheels of the vehicle.

Electric and hybrid vehicles are not new inventions, but they have become increasingly popular on the roads in the last two decades. These vehicles - and their engines - were developed specifically to be cleaner and more fuel-efficient.

Environmental awareness, increased safety, and improved efficiency are currently the leading concerns among mobile equipment manufacturers in every industry. Engine electrification in automotive transportation is increasing, but industrial, construction, and agricultural vehicles pose their own specific design and development challenges. Electrification offers the potential to significantly reduce emissions and noise levels, cut fuel consumption and lower maintenance costs, in addition to a host of other benefits.